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Take your mind out of Madden mode. Out of fantasy mode. Green’s Bengals haven’t gotten out of first round of the playoffs. Jones signed his extension in August of 2015; he’ll play in his first playoff game since that deal was signed this weekend. On Denver’s Super Bowl run last year, Thomas caught seven passes for 60 yards … in three games. (Thomas was the only Broncos player to show up in the blowout Super Bowl loss to Seattle – he had 13 catches for 118 yards and a TD).

This is not to diminish wide receivers. But it’s putting things in perspective. Tom Brady won Super Bowls throwing to Deion Branch and David Givens and Troy Brown. Eli Manning beat the Patriots throwing to David Tyree, Mario Manningham, Hakeem Nicks and Plaxico Burress.

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Would Eli Manning rather have a mountain of a left tackle who is an All-Pro for the next four years, or a celebrity wide receiver who cares deeply about being a star, and lighting up social media? Think about the benefits of figuring out the left tackle solution: Eli’s career extended, helps the running game, helps control time of possession (Giants were 29th), helps take pressure of the rapidly-improving defense.

I can’t imagine the Giants extending Beckham this summer; it’s a long offseason, who knows what shenanigans Beckham will get into?

Jason McIntyre

Spent a few years as a sportswriter in newspapers, then a few years as a magazine reporter, and freelanced for many outlets before starting The Big Lead in 2006. It was sold in 2010 and acquired by USA Today in 2012. Jason can also be heard on Fox Sports Radio, Saturday mornings from 6-9 am EST.